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If the busy holiday season has you needing a little pick me up, the mixologists at Wolfgang Puck American Grille at Borgata have just the answer. Their Eggnog Martini is a decadent cocktail that combines everyone’s favorite holiday drink with an unexpected twist. Flavors of dark rum, cognac, and nutmeg mingle together to create a delicious combination that will have you decking the halls in no time. Lucky for our blog readers, we have the secret recipe for this delectable martini, so you can make your own merriment at home.

Wolfgang Puck American Grille’s Eggnog Martini

You’ll need:

Meyer’s Dark Rum

Hennessy VS Cognac

Simple Syrup

Heavy Cream

1 Whole Egg

Freshly Grated Nutmeg

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well combined. Strain in a cold martini class and top with additional grated nutmeg.

It’s December, and that means before you know it, the ball will drop and the calendar will roll over to 2018. With the New Year quickly approaching, we wanted to take some time to look back at 2017 and appreciate all the good luck BorgataCasino.com players experienced while spinning the reels at the online slots.

This year alone, BorgataCasino.com players won over $30.2 million playing 10 of our most popular slots. Here’s a look at the top online slots and biggest stories of 2017.

1. Wheel of Fortune on Tour
You’ll feel like you’re on a cross country trip when you play Wheel of Fortune On Tour, a popular slot based on the hit TV game show. The online slot features a Mystery Wild Bonus, On Tour Bonus, and Spin to Win Bonus — and clearly pays out large. Just ask Melissa from Cedar Grove, NJ, who won $3,003.00 on May 19.

2. Fu Dao LeAn online slot that celebrates big fortune every chance it gets, Fu Dao Le was one of our most popular slots of the year. The casino game that’s all about Chinese luck features four different jackpots and proved fruitful for lots of BorgataCasino.com players.

3. Butterfly StaxxIf you love butterflies, flowers, and lots of colorful symbols of nature, Butterfly Staxx is your game. Payouts were plentiful in 2017 for our New Jersey online casino players. Who knows what’s in store for 2018?

4. Cleopatra Plus
Hieroglyphs, columns, and lots of other symbols come together in Cleopatra Plus, a 5-reel online slot game with jackpots, bonuses, and more. We saw lots of big wins this year, including a $15,038.20 victory for Nyla from Newark, NJ on August 2.

5. Gorilla Go Wild
Players went bananas this year for Gorilla Go Wild, a 5-reel online slot with 25 paylines starring Gary the Gorilla. There were lots of wins this year, including one on June 4 when Joann from Matawan, NJ scored $7,458.00 on a $6.00 bet.

6. A While on the NileStacked Wilds, Extra Wilds, Free Games, and the popular SuperBet feature round out the list of reasons why A While on the Nile was one of the most popular online slots this year at BorgataCasino.com. That, plus a really funky take on the Egyptian theme slot game.

7. Monopoly Bring the House Down
It’s game night every night at BorgataCasino.com with Monopoly Bring the House Down. This online casino game offers way more than that famous $200 you get for passing Go when you play with friends. Patricia from Blackwood, NJ knows this firsthand. She won $3,333 back on September 1.

8. 1 Can 2 Can1 Can 2 Can was a big draw this year, not just because of the colorful payouts, but also because of the rich, colorful graphics. Set in a tropical jungle, the 5-reel slot with 25 paylines features fantastic animations, great music, and lots of ways to cash big as a pair of toucans cheer you on.

9. Balloonies FarmCasino players who dreamed of taking their winnings to new heights looked no further than the Balloonies Farm online slot. The game features balloon farm animals floating from the ground up toward the sky.

10. Epic Monopoly 2
If your typical game night consists of building a gigantic real estate empire, then Epic Monopoly II is your game. There are two 5-reel sets for even more thrills with every spin, something that Karen from Forked River, NJ can attest to. She won $4,152.50 back on October 3 on a $5.00 bet.

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You can play all of these games on your Mac, PC, smartphone, or tablet right now when you sign in with your BorgataCasino.com account. Join us now and close out the year with another big win.

Sure, you know that Borgata is the region’s premiere resort destination for LGBTQ individuals and their friends, but there’s a lot of thought and care that goes behind our OUT at Borgata program. It’s more than just a good time: Borgata and MGM Resorts strongly believes in Corporate Social Responsibility and doing the right thing for our LGBTQ guests and employees. Here’s 5 fun facts about how OUT at Borgata, which started in 2015, not only benefits our LGBTQ visitors, but LGBTQ communities as a whole.

Borgata’s commitment to the LGBTQ community doesn’t just end with the resort experience. The property proudly supports diversity and embraces its LGBTQ travel enthusiasts, team members and friends by presenting a multi-tier approach to inclusivity—from creating a premier travel experience to ensuring a workplace that’s committed to providing equal employment for all team members. Diversity and inclusivity training is provided to all of Borgata’s team members to ensure this promise is met on every level.

Miss’d America has been featured at Borgata for the last three years and, in 2017, Borgata assisted in raising the cash prize for the winner. We are thrilled to partner with our friends at the AC GLBT Alliance and look forward to working with them on the event every year. The event draws more than a thousand guests to our property and Atlantic City.

The colder weather can take a toll on your skin and body. At Borgata’s signature spas and salons, our expert therapists are ready to help ease your entire being into a warm, relaxed state, while making you feel great on both the outside and inside, with their December and January specials.

The All That Glitters is Gold Facial features a gold-infused marine collagen mask, a decadent beauty treat. Hyaluronic acid and phytostem cell products are used to create this ultimate facial experience, leaving your skin firm and fit. (50 minutes/$130)

Warm up on a cold day with our Berry-Luscious Massage. This Swedish treatment uses a skin-qunching cranberry lotion, and includes a lymphatic dry brush that prepares your skin for the luscious massage. (50 minutes/$125)

Put the spice back in your life with our Spice Up Your Life Body Wrap. Your body will be exfoliated with an orange flavored brown sugar scrub, then wrapped up in a cocoon of cranberry and spice. (50 minutes/$120)

Our Gardenia Woods Pedicure is an indulgence of rich moisture with a botanical blend of soothing chamomile and purifying sandalwood. The pedicure will leave your feet feeling supple and soft, while your senses will be transported to a tranquil garden. (55 minutes/starting from $65)

The Salon is offering a special Take Care of Your Hair promotion. Book any chemical hair service and receive a 20% discount on retail hair care purchases. It’s a great opportunity to try something new! For the gents, book a Signature Shave at The Barbershop and get a complimentary The Art of Shaving gift, a $30 retail value.

The IBA Holiday Party, a can’t-miss event that gets better every year, will take place on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 starting at 6PM at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Hundreds of LGBT professionals, organizations, and allies will gather to network, eat, drink, and be merry.

Highlights this year will include a menu of hors d’oeuvres, specialty food stations, and open bar, all in a venue unlike any other – the National Museum of American Jewish History in Old City. The IBA often hears that attendees call their holiday party one of their favorite LGBTQ events of the year. You can find out more about the party here.

The IBA, or Independence Business Alliance, provides opportunities, access and resources to LGBT professionals and allies in the Greater Philadelphia area by promoting economic development, growth, diversity and leadership in the region. For more information, click here.

Bryan Buttler has covered the Philadelphia-area LGBT beat for a number of years, and also reviews theater, opera, and classical music. Along with his own writing, Bryan teaches communications at a local college. He lives right outside of Philadelphia. His favorite things at Borgata? The Water Club, the Lola Martini at Angeline, and the Table Thai Massage. Follow Bryan on Twitter @bryanb82 and Instagram @bryanbuttler.

A big win on the Aztec Myths slot and some legendary victories at the poker tables for a number of players. Check out who made headlines at BorgataCasino.com and BorgataPoker.com for the week of November 19, 2017.

BorgataCasino.com Slot Winners

Kristina from Hackensack, New Jersey went on a red-hot streak playing Triple Red Hot 7’s Free Games on November 21. She turned a $5.00 bet into $5,094.00.

On November 22, Raymond from Hackettstown, New Jersey won $3,765.00 on the Aztec Myths slot game on a $5.00 bet.

Peter from Blackwood, New Jersey has good reason to get a little wild. On November 24, he won $4,181.50 after making a $3.00 bet on the Gorilla Go Wild slot game.

BorgataPoker.com Tournament Winners

Just because we eat, sleep, and breathe online poker, it doesn’t mean we don’t make equal room for live tournament action in our world. Congrats to all the players who qualified online for the land-based Borgata Fall Poker Open Championship Kick-off tourney and Main Event.

Congrats to everyone who final tabled the Sunday $40,000 Guaranteed, including Gags30 ($6,9200) in 2nd, katarina ($3,180) in 5th, and CircusChimp ($2,284) in 7th.

If waiting in long lines at a shopping center isn’t your idea of a fun holiday, why not check off your gift-giving list at Borgata‘s fantastic assortment of stores and boutiques? There’s something for everyone, from fresh-off-the-runway fashion to food gifts galore. Make it a full day by sticking around for dinner at one of Borgata’s signature restaurants and catching a show. It sure beats fighting for a parking space and the endless crowds at the mall!

Hugo Boss: The menswear collections of the BOSS Black and BOSS Orange line offer versatile fashion ranges with a rich array of elegant, modern classics in business, leisure and formal wear. Perfect looks that satisfy the most sophisticated tastes.

Tumi: Shop Tumi for world-class business and travel essentials including luggage, bags, and accessories. Tumi offers a new standard in quality suitcases and travel accessories featuring durable, light, and impact-resistant materials to withstand the normal wear and tear of travel.

Carrello: Featuring luxurious bath and body products, fresh florals as well as boutique home décor and garden items, Carrello is the perfect place to find something special for whoever you are shopping for. Whether you are in need of some relaxation during your stay with hand-crafted bath bombs or want to surprise your special someone with a beautiful floral arrangement, Carrello has everything needed to satisfy all your senses.

Just Cavalli: This offshoot by Roberto Cavalli with embellished denim products including jeans and jackets, savvy t-shirts, and a sassy accessory line, are hot off the fashion runway.

Misura: Misura features men’s apparel, accessories and gifts, and offers a chance for guys to discover their inner fashionista. Choose from the best designers in the world.

Fixation: Become obsessed with shoes that flirt, play hard to get, and go for broke. Like a kid in a candy store, your feet won’t be the only ones transformed.

Antica Murrina: Enjoy a breathtaking array of fine jewelry and alluring accessories, designed and manufactured in Venice, available in the United States for the first time at The Water Club.

Vintage: Welcome to a wine experience made to suit everyone. Sample what you seek before you buy. Discover the perfect accessory to enhance your wine lifestyle. You’ll have plenty of choices and can learn something new every time in our friendly, wine boutique.

Borgata at Home: shopborgata.com allows you to bring a little bit of Borgata into your house. You can purchase signature resort items such as the Borgata Bed, towels, Lather bath products, celebrity chef cookbooks and more.

Borgata Gift Card: Having a hard time deciding? A Borgata Gift card is the perfect way to share the Borgata experience, and can be purchased online or at our resort. Recipients can use the card towards dining, entertainment, and more.